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C877 EKE

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,251 mi
Last recorded51,251 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC877 EKE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,251 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 51,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 51,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,162 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 50,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 49,520 miles

rust on offside rear wheel arch may result in sharp edges

Fail 26 Nov 2011 49,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rust on offside rear wheel arch may result in sharp edges

Pass 13 Nov 2010 49,479 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,730 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 43,730 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system deteriorating

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroding

o/s rear brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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C877 EKE is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C877 EKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C877 EKE is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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